CHAPTER TWO

How to focus on your first goals

In the previous chapter you found out that the secret of getting massive results is to work out the 20% of your work or your leisure time that gives you the greatest benefit, and to spend more time doing that, and less time doing the 80% of things that give you less value. Once you know what that vital 20% is, you can set goals that will speed you towards success. But if you’ve tried setting goals in the past you may find this a discouraging prospect because you don’t yet know the two fatal flaws in most goal-setting approaches. In this chapter, you’re about to find out not only what these flaws are, but also how to overcome them.

How to set SMART goals

Focusing requires being specific about what ...

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